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Volume 21, Issue 3
  • ISSN: 1474-2748
  • E-ISSN: 2040-0551

Abstract

The global research community realizes that space technologies and innovations are required in everyday life. In addition, technology and innovation management is growing rapidly from the progress in space sector. Although these technologies and innovations are undoubtedly essential, their availability is also threatened by their own rapid development. The consequence is the appearance of some issues in Earth and space’s environment and sustainable development. Therefore, this article aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis with systematic literature review to provide insights that align all related stakeholders towards sustainable space. VOSviewer software is selected to analyse 285 publications from SCOPUS database during 2002–21. The results present the research landscape and guidance on their issues and trends. In conclusion, this review clarifies current research and propose solutions for sustainable development and safeguard Earth and space’s environment.

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